I really enjoyed this romance. Its a story full of twists and turns which keeps me hooked. The author does an amazing job with the characters and really brings them to life. I love how Luke is really independent and wants to do things her own way. And i love how fierce and protective Nikolai is.
Luke and Nikolai have had an intimate past. But when a Luke calls it off Nikolai isn’t ready to let her go so easily. Luke moves forward living her life the way she chooses with no thought for anyone. Meanwhile Nikolai keeps an eye on her from a distance.
When Luke witnessed an event that puts her in danger Nikolai is right there to protect her and keep her safe, but Luke isn’t going to give up without a fight. She’s not so sure she wants to be back with a man like Nikolai even if it keeps her safe
This story is a dark Mafia Romance. There’s is chemistry and lots of push and pull as both out characters fight for what they want. Will it be each other?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2023-02-06 11:03:162023-02-08 12:21:38Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Kerry Carr
As a bee lover, I can truly appreciate this book for sharing so much useful information. I mean, the way the author made it was a clever read for me as an adult and easy for kids to understand as well. I’m beyond impressed with what and how my son was able to pick up on the importance. The characters were easy to love and understand as well. My 7 and 3 year old boys enjoyed this story as much as I did and I’m 35, LOL! Great read for the family to enjoy.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Faith Jacksonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFaith Jackson2023-02-06 09:09:432023-02-08 12:21:07Bees in Loretta’s Bonnet (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Faith Jackson
Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser. This is the second book in the Playing for Keeps Series and its Peyton and Ryan’s story. I loved this book and I have loved this series so far. They can be read as standalones! Peyton is a coordinator at Kid’s Play and she makes a deal with the Hawks Baseball team to come and help at the Center where she meets Andy. Little does she know but Andy is married and she ends up in a mess with him. Ryan is the pitcher for the Hawks and he’s mad at Andy for cheating on his wife again. At a party Andy introduces his wife to Peyton as Ryan’s girlfriend so they play along. Peyton and Ryan end up having to fake a relationship for publicity and they are neither one happy about it. As time goes on Ryan starts to have feelings for Peyton and he doesn’t know if she will reciprocate. Will they end up making a relationship out of a stunt? Read this fun book to find out!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2023-02-06 08:56:352023-02-08 12:20:58Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Tausha Treadway
This book was ok for me. I’m not really into dark mafia so I had a had time engaging in the plot. I did like the chemistry between Luke and Nikolai. The Russian also made it a little hard for me to stay engaged too. I did like the different POV of the story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Trish Annhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTrish Ann2023-02-06 08:43:042023-02-08 12:20:50Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Trish Ann
Hit on You by Brooke May. This is a great mafia romance which I love. I love this author as well. This is the story of Luke whose biggest fear is ending up like her mom and thinking she always has to have a man. She wants to be completely independent. When she meets Nikolai Bazhenov, a made man, she knows he is dangerous but thinks one time won’t hurt. Problem is Nikolai won’t let her go. He can’t stop thinking about her. When she witnesses something that she stumbled onto she has to call Nikolai to help her out of the situation. Nikolai doesn’t realize that Luke is also running from someone in her past and has more than one target on her back. Will Nikolai be able to save her? Read this dark mafia romance to find out.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2023-02-06 08:25:432023-02-08 12:20:43Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Tausha Treadway
This book is hitting me in all the areas that I need from a great mafia book. The main character is a very strong willed and determined female. I love the fact that her name is Luke. She is wanting to be in control of her own life and doesn’t want to feel like she needs to answer to anyone for what she wants in life. Her only downfall (as she sees it) is who she loves. He is dark and mysterious and everything that she feels she doesn’t need in life. It is one of those instances when you know what you want but feel that it isn’t good for you. This causes some tension with the main characters. It is a constant back and forth with them. Each page will have you wondering if they can overcome the issues that are in front of them? Will they be able to see how good they can be together? Will his position really strangle the freedom that she is craving? Those were the things that I constantly asked myself the whole time reading this book and what kept me turning the pages. It is a very steamy dark romance and I ate it up. It has everything from danger to angry love. This book won’t disappoint if you are a regular mafia romance reader. If you haven’t read that genre before be prepared for a steamy bumpy ride. It will be well worth it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Barbara Bohlshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBarbara Bohls2023-02-06 08:02:452023-02-08 12:20:35Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Barbara Bohls
This book is book four of the series but each book in the series is a complete standalone. This is the first book I’ve read of the series and while I didn’t feel lost at all, I’m definitely going back to read the rest because it was just too good not to.
This book sucked me in right from the beginning. I’m a sucker for the best friend’s brother trope. Soleil has loved Tripp for as long as she can remember. What she doesn’t know is how Tripp has felt about her. Soleil’s background is complicated and that’s why she needs the help of Red Cage. She needs to find out what secrets are hiding. I’m not going to give anything away but wow! Red a cage figures out what’s hiding and that’s all I’ll say about that. There is a lot of intrigue and mystery and I couldn’t put this book down!
Soleil and Tripp are great characters. There is so much chemistry between them it was jumping off the pages! Can’t forget best friend/sister Tillie. All the characters were well written making this a definite book to read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angelina Frazzinihttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngelina Frazzini2023-02-06 06:46:452023-02-08 12:20:00The Golden Garza (Red Cage Book 4) by S. Ann Cole – Review by Angelina Frazzini
I wasn’t sure who I was rooting for most of the book. This second chance romance, had me in many emotions as Mavis navigates her way through feelings of twin brothers.
These characters were so relatable.
I highly recommend this book! I’ll be reading the next book in the trilogy soon!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katrina Joneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatrina Jones2023-02-06 06:37:422023-02-08 12:19:52I Loved You Yesterday (Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 1) by Julie Navickas – Review by Katrina Jones
Peyton thought she had met the guy she could possible settle down with but when she is invited to his friends barbeque and realises he has a wife her whole world comes crashing down. So when Steve pushes her off to his team-mate Ryan when Steve’s wife makes an appearance Peyton is a little annoyed.
Totally embarrassed Peyton makes he way out of the party but once away from the humiliation she discovers Ryan is one of the player due to be in her mentorship program so biting the bullet she approaches him and is met with a proposition. To be Ryan’s fake girlfriend?
Ryan is the loner not really a party man but can’t get over the blant way some of his team mates cheat on their wives, when one particular player becomes unstuck with the lie he drags in Ryan to save face from his wife and becomes utterly annoyed with the situation. But Ryan can’t let this woman go, the fire and sass this woman has makes for an interesting game and the sexual chemistry is off the charts with them. So he decides to offer her a solution, a kind of Friends with Benefits situation with a few fake dates thrown in.
We all know what will happen with that, it never runs as smoothly and this relationship gets interesting the more they argue with each other they are not attracted to each other.
I loved this book, the Enemies to Friends genre is one I am becoming very fond of, these two characters are both fiery and strong willed, both not willing to admit their feelings are growing between them which makes for an interesting story. The story is well written and flows along brilliantly with each turn of the page. Peyton’s character although a bit naïve at the beginning grows with you as you read her past and understand why she is so guarded. I loved the character of Ryan, the cocky ball player who has a mushy heart underneath although not original was heart warming and brilliant.
I loved the additional characters in the form of Ryan’s sister Kendall and how she helps Peyton with her insecurities when it comes to Ryan, overall the story was lovely and would love to read more from this series and hopefully see Steve get what he deserves.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Shirleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Shirley2023-02-06 04:06:082023-02-08 12:19:47Throwing the Curve (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Angela Shirley
Grandpa always gives Caspian a Silly Present for his Unbirthday
This year his Special Unbirthday present brown socks. Caspian is disappointed. Caspian puts them on and asks his mom, “What’s good about brown socks?” Grandpa tells him they are “Hot Chocolate Socks.” Then he spills cocoa on Caspian’s sock-clad feet. Caspian glares. Grandpa smiles. Suddenly, Caspian is airborne, flapping around wildly.
Grandpa gives Caspian a broom to steer. Then he spills hot cocoa on his own feet and grabs a mop.
Lois is a former high school chemistry teacher and former head science teacher at Science in the City Summer Camp in Philadelphia. She has also been an adjunct science teacher at University of South Florida. Since retiring, she continues to take science classes. Her class in Forensic Biology led to Little Red, The Detective, in which Red is studying fingerprint identification, so she can tell that “Grandma” isn’t who she says she is.
Lois has taken so many science classes that she believes science is the solution to almost every problem, including the dilemmas in fairy tales. She has invented what she calls Science Folktales. In each science-based tale, the protagonist achieves a better ending than the original because of learning scientific principles. She has turned some of these tales into plays.
She has also created a series of Mermaid Science stories, which make use of water science.
Lois is married to the love of her life. She has two children, four grandchildren and a dog.
4.5/5 Stars This was my first read in this series and I really enjoyed it! This book was written so well and the world building was great. It’s not hard to read even though it’s apart of a series. The storyline is soooo good. It sucks you right in and makes you want to read the entire series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Daryian Lucashttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDaryian Lucas2023-02-05 23:00:112023-02-08 12:19:40The Golden Garza (Red Cage Book 4) by S. Ann Cole – Review by Daryian Lucas
This is book three in the Benoit and Dayne Mystery Series. It stands well on it’s own and the author gives tidbits regarding to the first two books. This is a gripping, keep you on the edge of your seat police crime triller novel. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep the pages turning. The story keeps you guessing as to who is the guilty party. The novel is a fantastic storyline that keeps you hooked until the end!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Vaughnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Vaughn2023-02-05 22:48:232023-02-08 12:19:35Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Brandy Vaughn
The Man In Black is the debut novel by L.R. Liverpool. It is a bit of a gritty thriller with drama, action, adventure, emotion, MM romance, mystery, history, suspense and more. It had a bit of a documentary/memoir-esque feel to it which gave it an extra element of interest, for me. We follow as Fenimore (Simon) leaves home to become a famous outlaw. His adventures begin and the story takes off. Along the way there is plenty of action, while Fenimore also explores his feeling for one of the members of the outlaw gang. Romance brings its own complications to the situation. But where does the Man In Black fit into it all? You really should read all the intriguing details for yourself to find out about The Man In Black. Curious to see what L.R. Liverpool does next. Happy Reading…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2023-02-05 22:29:522023-02-08 12:19:28The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Angela Hayes
Upon reading the description of True Colors, I thought it would be good for my 13 year old. I wanted to read it first, to see how it approached the topics outlined. I really enjoyed the story line, and it was relatable to middle school life for a girl. It addresses topics of parent separation, friend betrayal, jealousy, peer pressure, self esteem, first crushes, and more. I liked that the author showed how these things made Landry feel, and the different friendship styles among the girls she hung out with. Each girl had her moment, where she was supportive, or not such a good friend, and how each girl handled it. It made me remember how mean kids can be and how hard the teen years are. The only thing I thought was unrealistic was the financial aspects- Landry makes comments about her mom being tight on money, but then Landry is at the movies or mall every weekend. It was a well written book, and I will be suggested it to my daughter to read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elizabeth Sanchezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElizabeth Sanchez2023-02-05 21:53:482023-02-08 12:19:15True Colors (Landry’s True Colors Series Book One) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
This delightful children’s book was a fun read with a great message! Our main character, Half-Pint, wants to hurry and go to Pirate School and leave the Poop Deck school behind! However, the new things that this entails are scary and hard to process for Half-Pint but didn’t want to listen to others who told her to be patient. The way the character’s dialogue worked was a little too different, but I understand it was a focused Pirate theme story. Otherwise, I enjoyed it immensely and would recommend it for a young reader as it is very whimsical and touches on how difficult changes are even when we want them to happen!
The illustrations are just captivating! I find myself more joyful at the turn of each page to see how the artist brought the story to life.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00MaeLeadstonehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMaeLeadstone2023-02-05 21:35:422023-02-08 12:19:07Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl-Review by May Leadstone
Dominic was in love with Juliana. When she disappears, he finds himself behind bars and charged with her murder. When he is released. he knows he must get away from Las Vegas and the man determined to make him pay for a crime he didn’t commit.
Whitney has a gift that she isn’t quite sure how to control just yet. When she begins hearing the voice of an insistent woman in her head, she just wants her to go away. But the voice wants Whitney to help a man find closure and provide the answers he has been looking for.
What follows is a story of love, heart break, murder, betrayal, and truths that will change everyone’s lives. Dominic and Whitney are determined to figure out what happened to Juliana, but feelings get muddled along the way. Can they ever be more than people who worked together to solve a crime? Or is their connection fragile due secrets they don’t even know about?
This was an interesting book that I enjoyed reading. I figured out the secret pretty early on…but didn’t know how it would come out. The story has a paranormal element that I found entertaining. Dominics anger was felt coming off of the pages…as was Whitneys determination to prove she was who she said she was! The back and forth was entertaining while the “bedroom” scenes were H-O-T! Overall, a good book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rosanna Ingramhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRosanna Ingram2023-02-05 21:33:332023-02-08 12:19:00Absolution by Anise Storm & Taylor L. Ray – Review by Rosanna Ingram
Half-Pint is an adorable little piggy who has some trouble deciding where to stay. First, she lived on the Poop Deck, where there were diapers and she had to take naps. She dreamed of one day being like her older siblings and going to Pirate School. This book has a nice lesson about being patient, and also careful about what you ask for. It also includes vibrant illustrations that add details to the words of the story. Kids would enjoy reading about Half-Pint and her journey to begin Pirate School.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Barbie Englandhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBarbie England2023-02-05 21:30:382023-02-06 08:11:58Arrrgh! Me Hate To Wait! by Mary Bleckwehl – Review by Barbie England
This book brought out all kinds of emotions for me! I have never been so curious, angry, supportive and so invested in a plot like this before! It was a rollercoaster from the start! A real page turner, you needed to keep reading to find out what would happen next. I could not put this book down till I finished it! A very captivating mystery thriller that kept you on the edge of your seat and wanting more! I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a different mystery book that has you feeling for the characters and cheering them on to reach their ultimate goal! I really enjoyed this book and hope to read more from this author soon!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Noor Jivrajhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNoor Jivraj2023-02-05 21:17:052023-02-08 12:18:50Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Noor Jivraj
Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram. This book was so good. I devoured in 2 nights. Its the story of Jacklyn Stone who has just lost her husband of 37 years. She is still reeling from his death and struggling to get her life back on track. She has a business that is struggling to keep a float and her finances are not adding up. Learning that her husband has given a huge portion of their nest egg to their son for a business she knew nothing about shakes her even more. Her daughter is concerned but has her own life and isn’t as concerned as their son Dusty who eventually talks her into signing a power of attorney to him. He talks her into going to a “lodge” for some rest and relaxation and she finally gives in. She does not want to go but decides maybe it will do her good. When she gets there she realizes that its a psychiatric ward and she can’t leave until they release her. While trying to find out if her kids knew about this or were tricked as well she decides the only way to get out of this horrible place is to escape. Will she be able to get out and survive? Read this fast paced thriller to find out!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2023-02-05 21:06:112023-02-08 12:18:44Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Tausha Treadway
I enjoy Mafia romances! This was my first taste of Russian Mafia romance. Hit on You was good. I enjoyed it enough that I didn’t want to put it down. I’ve read this author before and she did not disappoint with this one. This author is creative and thorough so you know everything that’s going on. Not one to confuse because info is overlooked. She sucks the reader in. gets you invested in her characters. Which is what makes her good at her craft. Luke and Nikolai are two people from different walks of life who happen to cross paths. However that path now has them forever connected, even if Luke isn’t aware. She runs away from Nikolai a year earlier when he uses the “L” word. Little did she know he knew where she was and kept tabs on her ever since. And when she becomes a witness to an unexpected incident gives him the opportunity to swoop back in. Nikolai is a made man in his Seattle family. Doing everything his uncle asks of him, while his cousin does what he wants. But despite all that his wants for the one who got away never cease. It’s when protection is needed, does he jump on the opportunity to come back into her life. Protection that he may need to give against someone of his very own. He just doesn’t know who. Who would be that careless? And is it connected to his sister’s death? Those are the questions he needs to answer. Love, lust, anger, stubbornness, happiness, sadness, devastation this book has it all. I wanted to read more about these characters, I didn’t want it to end.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Beverly Place-Finniehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBeverly Place-Finnie2023-02-05 20:58:352023-02-08 12:18:37Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Beverly Finnie
I was surprised by how much happened in this book. Life in New Orleans would be interesting enough, but then Selma heads to Africa to help out with medical care and there isn’t a dull moment for her. Definitely kept my nose in the book to find out what happens.
Hunter and Selma have known each other for a long time. Started as co-workers and that grew to a very close and deep friendship and somewhere along the way it shifted again.
I really liked being able to relate age wise to both Hunter and Selma. Life is so different when you’re close to 50 than what it was at 25 and I’m sure falling in love with someone is even more different.
I think this is going to be a great series to keep up with and I’m looking forward to see what happens next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Robin Rankinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRobin Rankin2023-02-05 20:57:412023-02-08 12:18:29Handle With Care (Chase Care Book 1) by R.L. Dunn – Review by Robin Rankin
This book pulled me in right from the get go and I couldn’t put it down even once. Luke is a character I think a lot of people can relate with and she definitely is a character people will remember. Nikolai is a wonderful match for Luke and they definitely have a chemistry that leaps off the pages. There’s romance, suspense and much more to love about this story. I found myself trying to read slower just to make it last longer but unfortunately I was too excited to read the next page. It’s well written and has great characters. Five stars all the way and highly recommended.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Kearneyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Kearney2023-02-05 20:47:502023-02-08 12:18:17Hit on You by Brooke May – Review by Katie Kearney
This story was fun, I had my two nieces take turns reading it out loud. They each thought it was a fun and educational. They both found it easy to read their ages are 10 and 8. Reading this together made them both want to learn about different kinds of bees so it truly turned into a wonderful learning adventure also. My favorite part is the activity in the back it elevated the learning and I love getting to have fun and teach my nieces new things. Five stars all the way and highly recommend.
When your child(ren) turn against you and do what they think is in your best interest. What a page turner this one turned out to be.
When Dusty and Rose con their mother Jacklyn into going to a facility under false pretenses Jacklyn’s will to live and come out of all the grief she’s been under wins out.
Jacklyn puts herself in some rough situations in what turns out to be a secure psychiatric facility in order to get back to her home and cut her children off. She does it with grit and determination and comes out a survivor. She takes her life back and then some!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Devon N Pulliamhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDevon N Pulliam2023-02-05 20:25:262023-02-08 12:18:04Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Devon Pulliam
This is my first book from Susan Specht Oram, but it definitely won’t be my last! I was blown away by this psychological thriller and couldn’t keep myself from the edge of my seat. I caught myself with a gaping mouth at different points in the story. Jacklyn lost her husband and is trying to deal with her grief but some of it is (understandably) getting over on her. She starts losing focus with her business and her kids nudge her in the direction of a short retreat. Jacklyn hopes that the vacation will help her through her multitude of feelings, but later finds out that this isn’t a temporary absence at all…it’s a psychiatric facility! There are so many emotions throughout this book, and I can’t sing praises enough to this author. I highly recommend picking up Shore Lodge and giving it a whirl. I am very excited to get started on the next book by Susan to get more of her brilliant storytelling!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2023-02-05 19:58:452023-02-08 12:17:51Shore Lodge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Shannen Kern
I adored this book. I have read many steamy books lately, and this was the perfect palette cleanser I didn’t know I needed. This was my first book to read by the authors and when I finished I immediately went and looked for more. It is a small-town mystery with a strong female lead, gossipy old ladies, and what turns out to be good friends. Definitely recommend this one to others.
ST and Sheri spend most of this book apart, and complete strangers as a matter of fact. But a dropped book leads to their time together being very explosive.
The story begins with StoryTeller as a club Prospect, almost a year in. He weaves a beautiful tale out of a much less pretty scenario and thus, you are introduced to the reason for his club name. After a very upsetting situation, he takes to the road as a nomad. He sees himself perfect for the position and has no ties except to his club – just the way he likes it.
Sheri considers herself a boring, unattractive, wallflower that no one ever has interest in. To be fair, a less than desirable home life holds a very large part of her self deprecating view, but she has learned to survive by staying quiet and uninvolved. She takes a leap to do something fun for herself, and ends up in a terrible situation.
The two of them are drawn together by a book, and while it may seem a bit farfetched, it was a lot of fun to watch the author weave the tale that brings ST and Sheri together. Many moments are loaded with emotion and strain. However, ST and Sheri seem to read each other and their situation well and mesh, becoming heroes when neither considered themselves as one. Fate seems to keep pulling the two of them together. Will they follow, or run away?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shea Gilkersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShea Gilkerson2023-02-05 19:49:322023-02-08 12:17:29StoryTeller’s Tale (Wretched Soulz MC) by Manda Mellett – Review by Shea Gilkerson 2/4/23
Bees in Loretta’s bonnet Is a nice and cute quick read for you and your family. You learn a Little about the Leafcutter bees. Which I didn’t know was a different kind of bee. I love all bees , they are super important and I’m excited to try the little project at the end to make a home for the bees. I like that the author Lois Wickstrom uses different styles when Illustrating.
Bees in Loretta’s bonnet Is a nice and cute quick read for you and your family. You learn a Little about the Leafcutter bees. Which I didn’t know was a different kind of bee. I love all bees , they are super important and I’m excited to try the little project at the end to make a home for the bees. I like that the author Lois Wickstrom uses different styles when Illustrating.
The author did a great job creating interesting characters and weaving their story together in a way that was funny and unpredictable. I enjoyed how it spoke to the reader at some points. I loved how the characters were relatable and quirky; it was nice to see them not get hung up on their differences, but to recognize how that gave them added strengths.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Wendy Waryhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngWendy Wary2023-02-05 19:19:052023-02-08 12:16:57A Dowry of Snails and Mud by Brittany Tucker – Review by Wendy Wary
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